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Formlabs Fuse1 benchtop SLS 3D printer is now shipping 3D Printer Hardware

January 26, 2021

by Vera Technologies

With a low profile newsletter mailing and a video update on the company’s website, Formlabs has finally released the Formlabs Fuse1 benchtop SLS 3D printer for general commercial availability. Originally presented in 2017, the system’s launch was delayed by a number of events, including the latest COVD-19 pandemic but it now appears ready to enter the market for affordable, benchtop SLS technology, currently dominated by Sinterit.

India’s Intech Launches Large-format iFusion Metal 3D Printer Series

January 25, 2021

by Vera Technologies

Almost exactly a year after first launching its “Made in India” iFusion metal 3D printer series, Intech Additive Solutions is launching the iFusion LF series for large-format laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). The new metal 3D printer range was entirely developed and built at Intech’s facility in Bengaluru, India.

NUBURU Blue Laser IP portfolio adds seven new patents across 3D printing Additive Manufacturing

January 25, 2021

by Vera Technologies

NUBURU, a leader in high power blue laser technology, today announced that it has been awarded seven new blue laser IP patents, further demonstrating its dominant intellectual property portfolio in visible laser technology and its applications across 3D printing and material processing.

Formlabs Fuse1 Benchtop SLS 3D Printer is Now Shipping

January 24, 2021

by Vera Technologies

The Importance of a Broad SLS Powder Range

January 19, 2021

by Vera Technologies

As 3D printing evolves and matures, so to do the expectations surrounding it. In order to meet these growing expectations and to address an increasing number of use cases for 3D printing—in prototyping and end-use production—it is important to recognize that the 3D printer itself is just part of the equation. A key element is also material selection, in this case SLS powder materials.

Oqton Raises M in Series A Financing Round

Oqton Raises $40M in Series A Financing Round

January 18, 2021

by Vera Markets

Oqton, a software company specializing in AI-powered solutions for the manufacturing industry, has raised over $40M in a Series A financing round, led by Fortino Capital, a leading B2B software investor, by PMV, the regional Flemish investment fund, and by Sandvik, a global engineering group. In particular, Sandvik—which manufactures AM powders and provides metal AM services— also acquired a minority stake in the company.